Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 162 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in February 2026 (229 vs 162 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 162 vs 229 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 229).